depurative

American  

[dep-yuh-ray-tiv] / ˈdɛp jəˌreɪ tɪv /

adjective

1. serving to depurate; purifying.

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noun

1. a depurative agent or substance.

depurative British  

/ ˈdɛpjʊˌreɪtɪv, -rətɪv /

adjective

1. used for or capable of depurating; purifying; purgative

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noun

1. a depurative substance or agent

Etymology

Origin of depurative

First recorded in 1675–85; depurate + -ive

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Example Sentences

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depurative

Purgatives should be used for their depurative effects, and never as antiphologistics.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various

It is therefore proper that in this large majority of cases of remittent fever depurative treatment should be conjoined with the specific treatment.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various

The indications for depurative treatment are jaundiced skin and eyes, furred tongue, costive bowels, and scanty, loaded urine.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various

At this stage of the disease it is right to assist the depurative work of nature.

From On the cattle plague: or, Contagious typhus in horned cattle. Its history, origin, description, and treatment by Honor? Bourguignon

I have found bitartrate of potassium the most grateful and efficient saline for depurative action.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various

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